Heavy snow creates difficult driving conditions

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Feb 11, 2013 at 3:38 PMFeb 11, 2013 at 3:40 PM

The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to use extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to use extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel in West Central Minnesota due to heavy snow and reduced visibility. Additionally, high winds enter the region throughout the afternoon which can create white out conditions and make travel hazardous.

MnDOT snow plow operators are doing their part to make highways safe. Motorists should remember to:

Check road conditions at www.511mn.org or call 511; it takes time to get roads back to good driving conditions.

Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.Stay back at least five car lengths behind the plow, far from the snow cloud. Snowplow operators will pull over when it is safe to do so to allow traffic build-up to pass.Stay alert for snowplows that turn or exit frequently and often with little warning. They may also travel over centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions.Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions. Snowplows typically move at slower speeds.

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